One of the most beautiful squares in Europe! A Guide to the Grand Place in Brussels

Today the babies took you to the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium! 💫 As a world cultural heritage, this is not only the heart of Brussels, but also a treasure landmark known as one of the "most beautiful squares in Europe"! 🌍🏛️ Walking on the cobblestone square, surrounded by the magnificent town hall, the ancient guild building and the charming flower market, just standing here, you can feel the heavy sense of history! 😍 Follow me today to visit this square where art and history are intertwined! 🎭✨ ⸻ 🏰 How beautiful is the Grand Place in Brussels? The moment you walk into the Grand Square, you will be shocked by its magnificence! ✨ Surrounded by Baroque, Gothic and Louis XIV style buildings, each one looks like a meticulously crafted work of art! 👀💎 🎇 Visual highlights of the square: ✅ Brussels City Hall (Hôtel de Ville): A magnificent Gothic building with a golden statue of Saint Michel on the super-high bell tower, which is very domineering! 🏛️✨ ✅ Guild Houses: These were once the meeting places for craftsmen and merchants in Brussels. Each building has unique sculptures and golden decorations, which are really exquisite! 🌟💰 ✅ Maison du Roi: Although it is called "King's House", the king has never lived there. It is now the Brussels City Museum, which houses all kinds of weird costumes of "Manneken Pis"! 👑🎭 ✅ Flower Carpet (held every two years only): If you catch the "Flower Carpet Festival" in August, the entire square will be covered with a super beautiful colorful flower carpet, which is so dreamy! 🌺🌈 ⸻ 🎡 How to play? A must-try experience! 📸 1️⃣ Take 360° photos around the square! 📷✨ Whether it’s day or night, every shot here will turn out to be a European palace blockbuster! 📸 The building sparkles in the sun during the day, and has a mysterious and noble feel when the lights are turned on at night! 🌙💫 •The best angle for taking photos: Facing the City Hall, you can capture the clock tower and the Guildhall together! 📍💯 •It is recommended to wait until evening + night scene mode! After night falls, the lights illuminate the buildings, and it really feels like you are in a fairy tale world! ✨🏰 ☕ 2️⃣ Sit in an open-air cafe and experience the slow life in Belgium 🍻🥐 There are many open-air cafes around the Grand Place. Sit down and order a Belgian beer 🍺 or handmade chocolate hot cocoa ☕, paired with Belgian waffles or truffle chocolate, it's really enjoyable! 💖🍫 •Recommend trying Belgian Cherry Beer (Kriek Beer)! It’s sour and sweet, perfect for taking photos and checking in! 🍒🍻 •If you come in the winter, be sure to have a cup of hot chocolate! This is the pride of Belgium, super rich and smooth! ☕🍫 🎭 3️⃣ Wander around the alleys and look for the “Manneken Pis”! 👶🚰 Not far from the Grand Place is Brussels’ “mascot” – the Manneken Pis statue! 😂 This mischievous little bronze statue is always visited by tourists from all over the world, and is often dressed in various funny costumes! 🎭 •📍 Address: Rue de l’Étuve / Stoofstraat (5-minute walk from Grand Place) •Don’t miss his friends! You can also find a "peeing girl" and a "peeing dog" nearby, forming the cutest trio! 🐶😂 ⸻ 🎟️ Intimate guide 📍 Address: Grand Place, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium 🇧🇪 ⏰ Open all day (but the city hall and museum have opening hours, it is recommended to come during the day) 💰 Tickets: The square is free, but additional tickets are required for the town hall and museum🎫 🚇 Transportation: •Metro: Take Line 1 or 5, get off at Brussels-Central (Central Station) and walk about 5 minutes 🚇 • Train: If you are coming from other European cities, you can take a train to Brussels Central Station🚆 •Walking: Brussels’ attractions are concentrated. The Grand Place is very close to Manneken Pis and Galleria Saint-Hubert, and can be reached on foot! 👣 ⸻ 💡 Is it worth going? ✅ A must-see landmark in Brussels! Whether it's the architecture, the history or the atmosphere, this is one of the most beautiful places in Brussels! ✨🏛️ ✅ Suitable for taking photos📸! The magnificent buildings and fairy-tale lights make it a dream movie with just a snap! 🌟📷 ✅ Suitable for foodies 🍫🍺! There are so many cafes, chocolate shops and waffle shops around the Grand Place. You can eat while walking around and feel extremely happy! 🍽️💖 ✅ The night atmosphere is super romantic 🌙✨! If you have enough time, be sure to wait until night. The moment the square lights are turned on is truly stunning! 😍 ⚠️ Tips: •The restaurants in the square are relatively expensive. If you want to save money, you can go to the small alleys nearby to find more authentic restaurants! 🍽️ •There are a lot of people during the peak tourist season, so if you want to take photos of the scenery, it is recommended to come before 9 am! 📸 •Keep warm in winter! It’s windy here, especially during the Christmas market, so remember to wear something warm! 🧥 ⸻ 🌟 Summary: The Grand Place in Brussels is truly one of the "most beautiful squares in Europe"! Whether it is the exquisite architecture, the leisurely coffee culture, or the atmosphere of blending history and art, it will make you fall in love with it in a second! 💖✨ Next time you come to Belgium, be sure to put this place on your must-go list! 📍🇧🇪